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SevereNHTSA·16V656000·Announced 2016-09-13

Freightliner Recalls Cascadia Trucks Due to Fire Risk from Electrical Module

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with CNG engines because a power module may short circuit, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where an electrical component may short circuit, creating a significant fire risk, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured between September 24, 2012, and May 27, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The recall involves 1,039 vehicles.

The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and road contaminants, which can cause the module to short circuit. If the PDM short circuits, there is an increased risk of fire, particularly if the nearby CNG tank leaks.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016, and the recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,039

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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